- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AL
Harlan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harlan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010153000534
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlan Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Harlan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Florence City · Alabama
NCES ID 010153000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Harlan Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 010153000534 · Florence, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.3:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence High School (1,101 students)
Harlan Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Harlan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence High
Florence High School
1,101 students
- Forest Hills S
Forest Hills School
906 students
- Florence Middl
Florence Middle School
663 students
- Hibbett School
Hibbett School
489 students
- Weeden Element
Weeden Elementary School
477 students
- This school 426
Harlan Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Harlan Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harlan Elementary School compares
Harlan Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.0%
White 28.2%
Two or More 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Harlan Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence City reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harlan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hibbett School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weeden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Florence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Hills School
Standard public school
906 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson High School
Standard public school
585 students 15:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harlan Elementary School
How many students attend Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AL. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harlan Elementary School?
86.1% of students at Harlan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harlan Elementary School is African American at 46.0% of enrollment, in Florence, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harlan Elementary School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence City?
Besides Harlan Elementary School, Florence City also operates Florence High School (1,101 students), Forest Hills School (906 students), and Florence Middle School (663 students). See the Florence City district page for the complete list.